Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator
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- Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ660943 Requisition #
- Champion culturally safe cancer care pathways.
- Support Aboriginal patients and families through their cancer care journey.
- Strengthen culturally safe care across Western Sydney.
Support Aboriginal patients through cancer care, build trust, and create culturally safe pathways across hospital and community services.
Employment Type: 2x Temporary Full Time (up to 4th June 2028)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $44.28 - $58.91 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital / Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join us at Western Sydney Local Health District in Cancer Care Services, where your cultural knowledge, community connection and lived experience are valued. This role is dedicated to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people and is best suited to someone passionate about working with Mob and strengthening culturally safe care.
Work alongside Aboriginal Health Workers, clinicians and community partners.
Be part of a supportive, culturally respectful team environment.
Help improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Western Sydney.
Engage with local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
Access ongoing learning, development and career opportunities.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be a trusted point of contact for Aboriginal people diagnosed with cancer, supporting them and their families every step of the way while advocating for culturally responsive care.
In this role its important that you will be able to:
Walk alongside patients and families, supporting them through diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
Help patients and families navigate the health system and connect with the right services
Identify and reduce barriers like transport, accommodation and communication
Ensure cultural and psychosocial needs are recognised and supported, including referrals where needed
Work with teams to improve care pathways and strengthen culturally safe practices
This is an Aboriginal identified position. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Join us and make a real difference for the Aboriginal communities in Western Sydney. Apply now and be part of something meaningful.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your latest resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Confirmation of Aboriginality.
Selection Criteria:
Hold qualifications in Aboriginal primary health care or other health related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated active involvement and lived experience within Aboriginal communities, accompanied by a deep understanding and strong commitment to addressing health issues affecting Aboriginal peoples.
Demonstrated experience providing care coordination or case management support for clients with complex needs.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and ensure cultural needs of Aboriginal patients and their families are identified and addressed.
Ability to establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, with both mainstream and Aboriginal services to support care coordination.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in word processing and email, with the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence tailored to diverse audiences.
Valid NSW Drivers License and be willing to use.
Requisition ID: REQ657973
Applications Close: 17 May 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Jiv Matthews Jiv.Matthews@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead Hospital and Blacktown Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital and Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
